Single returns to top of Billboard chart for third week Less than one month after breakout singer/songwriter Jimmie Allen made history as the first black artist to launch their career with a No. 1 at country radio, the hot newcomer…
Tickets on sale December 14th at 10 am local time Papa Roach has announced a summer 2019 headlining run, the Who Do You Trust? Tour, with Asking Alexandria and Bad Wolves. Produced by Live Nation, the 12 city trek will…
Third annual Central Time Zone countdown will be in New Orleans Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris have been added as performers on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019 from the Allstate Fan Fest in New Orleans,…
The series is backed by Selena’s family Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla’s life will be told in a new series on Netflix. Selena: The Series is described as, “A coming of age story following Selena as her dreams come true and all…
Country musician expanding portfolio Zac Brown has announced the launch of Zac Brown Collective, a new entertainment and lifestyle branded parent company. Formerly known as Southern Ground, the re-imagined company expands its portfolio of brands, further rising Brown’s artistic and…
“Greatest Rock Song of All Time” Breaks Records as it passes 1.6 Billion Streams Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced that Queen’s iconic single, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” has officially became the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th century, as well as…
Album drops Feb 15, 2019 Newly-minted GRAMMY Awards nominees Florida Georgia Line have announced that their long-awaited fourth studio album is titled Can’t Say I Ain’t Country and will be released February 15th on BMLG Records. “We’re excited. In February, we’re releasing…
Have You Ever Seen The Rain stars Jack Quaid, Sasha Frolova and Erin Moriarty As part of an ongoing campaign to commemorate Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 50th anniversary, Craft Recordings is pleased to present an official short form audio visual project offering…
Infographic breaks down 66 chart topping Christmas singles in the UK Christmas is two weeks away and someone will be crowned with a No. 1 single. Who will it be? What single will they take to the top of the…
Marathon hosted by AXS TV host Katie Daryl Get ready for the New Year with AXS TV, as the network presents a day of unforgettable performances by some of music’s biggest names in New Year’s Eve Top Ten Concert Countdown…
Concord Records is reissuing two landmark albums in American culture: Ray Charles’ Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Volumes 1 & 2 on February 22nd on CD and LP. Charles demonstrated that great songs with signature performances work in all…
Tour is in support of sophomore album Wasteland, Baby! Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Hozier will embark on the Wasteland Baby! Tour this spring. Produced by Live Nation, the 26 date run kicks off March 10th and includes stops in Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles,…
Single available this week at country radio Brantley Gilbert has teamed with Lindsay Ell for a new single that’s heading for country radio. “What Happens In A Small Town” pairs the South Georgia native Gilbert with the Canadian multi-instrumentalist Ell that…
Through Hell & High Water… And Back Tour 2019 includes 30 initial dates Legendary southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band has revealed the first leg of live concert dates for its newly announced Through Hell & High Water… And…
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day full of holiday programming Heart, Faith Hill, Richard Marx, Jennifer Nettles and more will bring Christmas cheer to AXS TV viewers this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The network has a sleigh-full of classic Yuletide concerts…
Expanded edition will be released via ABKCO in spring 2019 A by-invitation-only screening of the legendary Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is set for London’s Dolby Screening Room on Tuesday, December 11th, marking the 50th anniversary of the filming…
EP includes two versions of the track and a B-side Elton John has released Step Into Christmas, a three track digital EP. The set features the original single audio of “Step Into Christmas,” the B-side “Ho! Ho! Ho! (Who’d Be A Turkey…
Group adds new U.S. tour dates as well The momentum continues to build behind multi-platinum group LANCO’s first-ever headlining Hallelujah Nights Tour as they extend the run with their return overseas in May 2019. The UK trek will launch May…
Band will perform free show from Treasure Island, CA On January 7th, the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T will kick off in Santa Clara, CA to determine the best team in college football. In a tradition that…
Musicology, 3121, and Planet Earth Available for the First Time on Vinyl The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, are pleased to announce the first round of physical titles set for release as part of…
Normani and Social House to Appear as Special Guests Ariana Grande is expanding her upcoming North American The Sweetener World Tour. Second arena shows have been added in major cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and more…
New Year’s celebration begins at 8 pm ET on ABC Lauren Alaina, Bazzi, Kane Brown, Camila Cabello, Ciara, Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Weezer and a collaboration from Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina have been added to the lineup for the West…
The group surprised fans earlier this week with a reunion tour Hootie & the Blowfish surprised fans Monday by announcing that for the first time in over a decade they will be releasing new music and embarking on the Live…
Strait Plays 19th and 20th Sold-Out Strait to Vegas Shows George Strait releases brand new track “Código” today (Fri, Dec 7th) ahead of sold out shows at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena this weekend. Strait, a partner in and longtime fan…
Frampton will receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards GRAMMY award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards…
New Year’s celebration begins live at 8 pm EST from New York’s Times Square Post Malone will perform from a stop on his current tour in Brooklyn, NY as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest…
Collection features re-imagined tracks from country trio Rascal Flatts is sharing their eclectic Jukebox with fans today (Fri, Dec 7th) via Big Machine Records. Inspired by a standout moment during the group’s live set, where they perform a medley of their…
The Recording Academy welcomes this year’s class of GRAMMY nominees and for the first time, celebrates eight nominees in each of the General Field categories: Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New…
The film and its star are nominated Bohemian Rhapsody has garnered two nominations for the 76th Annual Golden Globes Awards. The Queen biopic has is up for “Best Motion Picture” and actor Rami Malek is up for “Best Actor Motion…
Trio launches month long summer tour The Winery Dogs are returning from a short hiatus for the Who Let The Dogs Out 2019 US Tour. Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan will regroup next year for month long run…
Track listing to be unveiled at a later date The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Recordings and Republic Records will release the 2019 GRAMMY Nominees album on January 25th in stores and via digital retailers. The latest installment of the best-selling series…
Serious Hits…Live and A Hot Night in Paris get reissued on Feb 1st Phil Collins continues his successful reissue campaign with remastered versions of two classic live albums. Serious Hits…Live! and A Hot Night in Paris will both be released on February 1st…
Ice Cube will star and executive produce the revived series MTV Studios is re-imagining the 90’s hit Celebrity Deathmatch, the seminal stop-motion satire that skewered celebrities, politicians and everyone in between during its famed original run. Ice Cube joins the…
Four night travel packages include two exclusive concerts by McGraw and friends Tim McGraw is heading to Havana for the first time ever! This coming Memorial Day weekend, the GRAMMY Award winning superstar will be flying down to Cuba for…
Florida-Based Indie Singer/Songwriter Joins Intimate Tour Kenny Chesney has added indie singer/songwriter Caroline Jones to his Songs For The Saints 2019 Tour. With a focus on arenas half the size Chesney normally plays, it offers the songwriter from East Tennessee the…
The tour is sponsored by Amazon Music The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour is returning to the Twin Cities after four and a half years. The concert will be Saturday, May 4th at 7 pm at U.S. Bank Stadium.The tour is…
Gentry died September 8, 2017 Federal investigators have determined pilot error is what caused the helicopter that Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry was a passenger in to crash last year, ultimately costing both the country singer and pilot their lives. The…
Superstar Trio Celebrate Four Years as Longest-Running Country Music Residency in Las Vegas As country music icons Reba McEntire, Kix Brooks, and Ronnie Dunn prepare to resume their hit residency this week at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the trio…
Sound Royalties advances royalty payments while allowing artists to retain ownership Rapper Pitbull has partnered with music finance firm Sound Royalties. The company helps artists advance their careers while retaining ownership of their own creative works by advancing royalty payments…
“thank u, next” is the fastest video to reach 100 million views on the platform Less than 24 hours after being released, Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” video had broken the 24-hour VEVO record. VEVO has now confirmed that Ariana…
Drake Reigns Supreme on Top Artists Ranking Billboard has unveiled its full list of year-end music charts for 2018, including Top Artist, Top New Artist, Hot 100 Songs and Billboard 200 Albums, featuring Drake, Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Ariana Grande,…
Eastwood-Inspired “Don’t Let The Old Man In” Set For December 7th From his debut No. 1 single “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” to the smash “As Good As I Once Was,” many of singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith’s biggest hits…
Quartet of Women Also to Be Honored as Executives of the Year for the Very First Time Billboard has announced that Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will host its 13th Annual Women in Music event on December 6th in New…
Stern Pinball is releasing a limited quantity of machines Primus has unveiled the availability of its highly anticipated pinball machine. Released in a limited edition of only 100 units, these highly-collectible, band-signed machines feature the soundtrack of the band’s greatest…
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Shows Resurgence on ASCAP’S Top Holiday Songs List The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced the top ASCAP holiday songs of 2018. According to an ASCAP analysis of streaming and…
Urban is the first performer announced NBC has it all on New Year’s Eve as Carson Daly and Chrissy Teigen host NBC’s New Year’s Eve live from Times Square in New York with Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones. Keith Urban will perform…
Single “Sicko Mode” and album AstroWorld top the charts This week marks a monumental point in Travis Scott’s career as the artist dominates the charts with the No. 1 single and album in the United States. Scott’s double RIAA platinum-certified “Sicko…
Experience the world of music festivals FestWorld Magazine, the world’s first print magazine devoted exclusively to music festivals and music festival fans, will launch on March 9, 2019. The quarterly magazine will feature engaging and informative exclusive-to-print content related to…
Participating artists will be announced at a later date Blake Shelton has been tapped to host NBC’s upcoming The 50th Anniversary of the Elvis Comeback Special, airing on February 17, 2019. Celebrating one of the greatest musical events in television history,…
More than 90 hours of new footage has been compiled A definitive documentary on Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson is in the works. Variety confirms that the film is nearing completion and is expected to be shopped to distributors in…